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Accelerating the information hunt in the public sector
A comprehensive information and knowledge management environment developed by MAP promises to reduce the data burden on civil servants and increase the efficiency of public administrations when it is launched commercially next year. view more (2005-05-03)
Study links primary insomnia to a neurochemical abnormality
A research abstract that will be presented on Tuesday, June 9, at SLEEP 2009, the 23rd Annual Meeting of the Associated Professional Sleep Societies, is the first demonstration of a specific neurochemical abnormality in adults with primary insomnia (PI), providing greater insight to the limited understanding of the condition's pathology. view more (2009-06-09)
Study garners unique mating photos of wild gorillas
Scientists from the Wildlife Conservation Society and Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology have released the first known photographs of gorillas performing face-to-face copulation in the wild. This is the first time that western gorillas have been observed and photographed mating in such a manner. view more (2008-02-13)
Method devised for diagnosis of ocular diseases
Technological Centre's Area of Biotechnology, together with the Opthtalmological Surgery Clinical Institute of Bilbao (ICQO) are co-operating in a research project the aim of which is to develop a diagnostic system, based on immunochromatographic techniques, for the specific recognition of proteic markers for ocular pathologies in eye teardrop... view more... (2007-01-18)
LAND MINES LEGACY REMAINS DESPITE BAN:
The Second International Conference on the Detection of Abandoned Land Mines, to be held in Edinburgh, 12-14 October, 1998 will hear experts from some 18 countries describe the progress being made on a whole range of approaches to this problem. view more (1998-08-19)
From seed to nuts: human ancestor's face evolved to eat survival foods
The facial structure of an ancient relative of modern humans may have evolved to allow them to eat large, hard nuts and seeds as part of a survival strategy, according to a new study by an international team of researchers that includes Florida State University's Dennis E. Slice. view more (2009-02-04)
Major risk factors identified for Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (p 185)
Results of European research in this week's issue of THE LANCET highlight how basic child-care strategies-such as preventing babies from sleeping face-down, using appropriate bedding, and discouraging bed-sharing with mothers who smoke-could reduce the risk of 'cot death' (sudden unexplained infant death syndrome [SIDS]). Four large studies were... view more... (2004-01-14)
Why face symmetry is sexy across cultures and species
In humans, faces are an important source of social information. One property of faces that is rapidly noticed is attractiveness. Research has highlighted symmetry and sexual dimorphism (how masculine/feminine a face is) as important variables that determine a face's attractiveness. view more (2008-05-07)
Childhood cancer survivors treated with radiation face increased risk of tumors later in life
University of Minnesota cancer researchers found that children who received radiation treatment for cancer face an increased risk for brain and spinal column tumors later in life. view more (2006-11-02)
Conservation targets too small to stop extinction
Conservation biologists are setting their minimum population size targets too low to prevent extinction. view more (2009-10-14)
TV has negative impact on very young children's learning abilities
Television viewing before the age of three may have adverse effects on subsequent cognitive development, according to a study in the July issue of Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine, one of the JAMA/Archives journals. view more (2005-07-05)
Insufficient evidence for depression screening in primary care
The latest issue of Effective Health Care focuses on strategies to improve the recognition and management of depression in primary care. Depression is one of the most common reasons for consultation in general practice and is a condition that can be effectively treated. And yet depression often goes unrecognised in up to 50% of attending... view more... (2002-10-11)
MU scientists go green with gold, distribute environmentally friendly nanoparticles
Gold nanoparticles are everywhere. They are used in cancer treatments, automobile sensors, cell phones, blood sugar monitors and hydrogen gas production. view more (2008-09-29)
Humans perceive others' fear faster than other emotions
You may not be fully dressed without a smile, but a look of horror will make a faster first impression. Vanderbilt University researchers have discovered that the brain becomes aware of fearful faces more quickly than those showing other emotions. view more (2007-10-15)
Award for pioneer of digital humanities
A professor at Royal Holloway, University of London is the first recipient of a prestigious new award that recognizes innovators in digital humanities. Jerome J McGann, programme director for Royal Holloway's MA in Victorian Media and Culture and the John Stewart Bryan University Professor at the University of Virginia, has received the first... view more... (2002-05-14)
Telemonitoring: A bridge to personalized medicine
An increasing number of heart failure patients are treated with a number of complex devices, i.e. cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT). view more (2009-09-01)
Plant Communication: Sagebrush Engage in Self-Recognition and Warn of Danger
"To thine own self be true" may take on a new meaning-not with people or animal behavior but with plant behavior. view more (2009-06-22)
Our brain looks at eyes first to identify a face
A study by the University of Barcelona (UB) has analysed which facial features our brain examines to identify faces. view more (2009-07-21)
Can a plant be altruistic?
The concept of altruism has long been debated in philosophical circles, and more recently, evolutionary biologists have joined the debate. view more (2009-11-11)
Science and the Public – a strategy for a new relationship?
The Government strategy for science launched today, highlights the problems of the relationship between science and the public. The BA welcomes the strategy and the emphasis placed on consumers. A new culture of public dialogue is needed and the strategy has taken this on board by reflecting the conclusions of the House of Lords report on Science... view more... (2000-07-26)
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